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The Volume Fraction is the total volume of all the nanoparticles divided by the volume of the material. It represents the proportion of the total volume that is occupied by nanoparticles in a composite material.
The calculator uses the formula:
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Explanation: This formula calculates the volume fraction based on the relationship between polarization, nanoparticle volume, and dipole moment in a spherical system.
Details: Calculating volume fraction is crucial for understanding the composition and properties of nanocomposite materials, predicting material behavior, and optimizing material design for specific applications.
Tips: Enter polarization due to sphere in C/m², volume of nanoparticle in m³, and dipole moment of sphere in C·m. All values must be positive and valid.
Q1: What is polarization in this context?
A: Polarization due to sphere refers to the electric polarization effect caused by spherical nanoparticles in a material, typically measured in coulombs per square meter.
Q2: How is nanoparticle volume typically measured?
A: Nanoparticle volume is usually calculated based on the nanoparticle's dimensions or measured using techniques such as electron microscopy or dynamic light scattering.
Q3: What factors affect dipole moment of sphere?
A: The dipole moment depends on the charge separation within the nanoparticle, the material properties, and the external electric field conditions.
Q4: Are there limitations to this calculation?
A: This calculation assumes ideal spherical nanoparticles and may have limitations for irregular shapes, polydisperse systems, or complex material interactions.
Q5: What applications use volume fraction calculations?
A: Volume fraction calculations are essential in materials science, nanotechnology, composite material design, and various engineering applications involving nanoparticle-filled materials.